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Green Businesses
in Prince George’s County, MD
Updated January 2009
To add or change information for your business, please contact Ruthie@CommunityForklift.com or call 301-985-5180
** Retail ** Services ** Restaurants **
** Groceries & Produce ** Co-operatives **
Building Trades, Remodelers, Architects, Consulting **
RETAIL STORES
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Alyahs Alternatives
(866)
755-7977 ext.1
PO Box
1408, Bowie, MD 20717-1408
Affordable,
eco-friendly products for babies and women, including cloth diapers,
alternative menstrual products, slings, books, and natural skin care. Certified business member of Co-op America
(now Green America).
The Community Forklift, LLC
(301)
985-5180
4671 Tanglewood Drive, Edmonston
(Hyattsville area) MD 20781
A nonprofit
thrift store for home improvement. They
aim to “lift up communities” by accepting donations of surplus, reclaimed, and
green construction materials and making them available to the public at very
low prices. Proceeds are used to reduce
waste; to create green jobs; to educate folks about low-cost green renovations;
and to make repairs more affordable for homeowners, small businesses, and community
groups. Certified member of Co-op
America (now Green America).
Habitat for Humanity Restore, Prince
George’s County
www.habitat.org
(301) 779-1912
4529 Rhode Is Ave, Brentwood, MD
20722
A nonprofit thrift store accepting building materials and home improvement
items. All materials are donated by
local businesses, builders, suppliers, and individuals, and are sold at very
low prices to the general public.
Proceeds are used to build safe, decent, affordable homes for families
in need.
The Matworks,LLC
(301)
837-1257
11900 Old
Baltimore Pike, Beltsville, MD 20705
One of
the country’s largest suppliers and installers of flooring and anti-fatigue
matting to retail stores. They have a
“Green Diamond Commitment” program, in which they take responsibility for their
products from cradle-to-cradle. That is,
they will take back their products at the end of its useful life, grind it back
into raw materials, and use 100% of it to produce the same type of floor.
Nature Neutral
800-656-1961
or 301-985-5180
4671
Tanglewood Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20781
Nature
Neutral offers environmentally friendly products and building supplies for
construction, renovation, and everyday living.
Located at the Community Forklift warehouse, products include low-odor
paint, sustainably harvested lumber and bamboo flooring, formaldehyde-free
cotton insulation, and non-toxic cleaners and garden products.
Nicaraguan Cultural Alliance
(800)
746-1160 or 301-864-5218
PO Box
5051, Hyattsville, MD 20782-0051
Nonprofit
agency promoting works of Nicaraguan artisans.
Pottery, art cards, business cards, calendars, T-shirts, decorator
plates, balsa carvings, and original paintings.
NCA
is a member of the Fair Trade Federation.
REI
(301) 982-9681
9801 Rhode
Island Ave, College Park, MD 20740
REI seeks
to “inspire, educate and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and
stewardship." What began as a group
of 23 mountain climbing buddies is now the nation's largest consumer
cooperative, specializing in clothing and supplies for outdoor adventure. Each year, they donate millions of dollars to
support conservation efforts nationwide, and send volunteers to build trails,
clean up beaches, and teach outdoor ethics to kids.
Treincarnation
(443) 831-1781
4671 Tanglewood Drive, Edmonston (Hyattsville
area) MD 20781
Marcus Sims stocks sustainably harvested rough-planed specialty lumber at
Community Forklift, most of which originated in the DC area. This lumber ranges
in size and shape, often with its natural bark skin still intact on its edges.
Urban Solar Solutions
www.urbansolarsolutions.com
(301) 209 0011
4641 Tanglewood Drive, Edmonston
(Hyattsville area), MD 20781
Located in the front of the Community Forklift warehouse, Urban Solar Solutions
sells energy saving, green, and clean energy products, including portable
solar panels for charging cell phones and laptops, energy-efficient light bulbs
in hard to find types and sizes at competitive prices, including dimmable CFL
bulbs, green roofing panels for vegetative insulation on flat roofs, green tech
lighting (LED and fiber optic technologies), and alternative heating sources
for the home or office.
Washington Glass Studio
(202) 744-8222
3700 Otis
Street, Mount Rainier, MD 20712
The
Washington Glass Studio uses one of the least recycled materials, window glass (or
float glass), to cast art pieces for architectural and design applications,
including kitchen, bath, and lighting projects.
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EnviroRide
(866)
929-4202
4202 Sugar
Pine Court, Burtonsville, MD 20866
Transportation
the green way! Airport transfers, business and city travel, corporate events,
special occasions, tours.
EnviroSolutions, Inc
(301)
333-8545
9304
D'Arcy Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
A waste
collection, transfer and disposal firm offering a wide range of professional
waste removal solutions to commercial, construction, municipal and residential
clients.
Green Clean LLC
(301)
486-7334
PO Box
1180, Greenbelt, MD 20768
"Green
Clean: Your Earth Friendly Cleaning
Service.” Residential and commercial
cleaning company, serving the DC area and Baltimore. BBB Accredited, Fully Bonded and Insured.
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Berwyn
Cafe
301-345-9898
www.berwyncafe.net
5010
Berwyn Road, College Park
All-vegetarian and all-organic fare. Wide variety of
vegan meals, including baked desserts and daily specials. All meals under
$10.00. Near the College Park Metro station.
Everlasting
Life Health Complex and Organic Market
301-324-6900
www.everlastinglife.net
9185
Central Avenue, Capitol Heights
The
Everlasting Life Health Complex offers three great departments under one roof:
a deli and juice bar, health food store, and sit-down dining. Catering also
offered. Enjoy award-winning, 100-percent vegan soul
food at this Soul Vegetarian location. Priced under $15.00.
The
Fabian House Café
301-464-6777
www.antiquesoldtownbowie.com/FabianHouseCafeMenu.htm
8519
Chestnut Avenue, Bowie
Located
inside the Shops at Fabian House, this all-vegetarian café serves up a variety
of dishes, many of which are or can be made vegan. Try the Asian Dream salad or
the Tempeh Salad Sandwich followed by the vegan "Marry Me" Bar for
dessert. Coffee drinks can be made with soy milk.
Island
Style Ice Cream
(301)927-0066
3829 34th Street, Mt. Rainier
Serving natural ice cream in the coolest flavors of Jamaica. Sold at their shop, and other stores in the
region. Their ice cream is organic,
sweetened with sugar cane, and made with ingredients from the GLUT grocery
cooperative.
A
Quest for Fresh
301-887-1998
4009
34th Street, Mt. Rainier
This
all-vegan eatery offers an extensive menu of fresh meals including avocado and
tofu salads, nori rolls, pita pocket sandwiches, and fruit-based desserts. Be
sure to ask about the special of the day. Located next to the GLUT cooperative.
Call first, as hours are not regular.
The
Wild Onion Café & Catering
301-209-0630
6504 America Boulevard. Hyattsville, MD 20782
Located at Prince George’s Plaza, this 60-seat
establishment is the vision of Chef Rasheed Abdurrahman (a graduate of the
prestigious Culinary Institute of America). Wild Onion focuses on organic
ingredients and features a menu of comfort foods, spicy ethnic dishes, vegetarian
specialties, custom sandwiches, baked goods, and coffees. The catering service uses biodegradable
utensils.
Woodlands
301-434-4202
8046
New Hampshire Avenue, Hyattsville
All-vegetarian, Indian food. Lunch buffets for
$6.95 on weekdays and $8.95 on weekends. Most of the curries are made with
dairy products, so be sure to ask which
items are vegan.
GROCERIES & PRODUCE
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American
Farmers’ Market at National Harbor
Waterfront Street & Fleet Street (Across from Gaylord National Convention
Center)
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. May 31 - October 18
Contact: National Harbor Management Office 301-203-4170
Mount Rainier Farmers' Market
One Municipal Place (near the traffic circle at the intersection of Rhode Island Ave & 34th Street)
Saturdays: 9am - 1pm. June 5 - November 20
More info at www.MountRainierFarmersMarket.com
Bowie Farmers' Market
15200 Annapolis Road (Adjacent to Bowie Center for the Performing Arts)
Sunday: 8 a.m. to Noon. May 18 - October 26
Contact: Matt Corley 301-809-3078
WIC and Senior FMNP Checks Accepted
Cheverly Community
Farmers’ Market
6401 Forest Rd. (at the Community Center)
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 24 - October 25
Contact: Crystal Lal 301-773-0635
Claggett
Farm
301-627-4662
11904 Old Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD
20772
Clagett
Farm is a working farm, owned and operated by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF). They grow vegetables for their Community Supported Agriculture program, raise grass fed cattle
and have a native tree nursery on more than 285 acres. (Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an
innovative marketing tool for farmers, which allows members of the public to
pre-purchase a “share” of the harvest for the season—thus creating a mutually
supportive relationship between local farmers and community members.). You can also earn groceries through their
workshare program.
College
Park Farmers' Market
5211 Paint Branch Parkway
(On parking lot of Herbert Wells Ice Rink/Ellen Linson Swimming Pool)
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to Noon May 3 - November 22
Contact: Phil Miller 301-399-5485
WIC and Senior FMNP Checks Accepted
Glut Food Co-op
(301)
779-1978
4005 34th
Street, Mount Rainer, MD 20712-1908
"Natural
foods at the best prices in town;" grocery cooperative open to the public.
More than 40 varieties of cheeses, nuts,
dried fruits, cheap spices, organic produce
Greenbelt Farmers'
Market
Parking lot of Roosevelt Center, Crescent Road @ Southway
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. June 8 - November 2
Contact: Kim Kash 202-281-4789
Hyattsville Farmers'
Market at Queens Chapel Town Center
Corner of Queens Chapel Road and Hamilton St. (behind shopping center)
Tuesday: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. June 17 - October 28
Contact: Peggy Campanella 301-627-0977
WIC and Senior FMNP Checks Accepted
Laurel Farmers' Market
300 Block of Main Street
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. June 5- October 30
Contact: Francis Gosman 301- 854-2917
WIC and Senior FMNP Checks Accepted
My Organic Market
(301)
220-1100
9827 Rhode
Island Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Full
service natural foods grocery store, locally owned and operated. 100% organic
produce department, bodycare, supplements, and gluten-free products.
Riverdale Park Farmers'
Market
MARC Rail Station Parking lot off Queensbury Rd.
Thursday: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. May 1 - October 30
Contact: Jim Coleman 301-332-6258
WIC and Senior FMNP Checks Accepted
USDA
(Beltsville) Farmers' Market
5601 Sunnyside Ave., Parking Lot B
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. June 19 - October 2
Contact: Carletha McGriff 301-504-1776
WIC and Senior FMNP Checks Accepted
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Anacostia Hours, Inc.
(301)
927-6216
4101 29th
Street, Mt. Rainier , MD 20712
A local
currency that promotes local economic strength, community self-reliance,
economic and social justice, and community participation.
GLUT – see food section
Green Guild Biodiesel Cooperative
mailing
address:
Attn: Adam Schwartz
Green Guild
Biodiesel Coop
6200 Sheridan
St, Riverdale, MD 20737
The Green Guild Biodiesel Coop is a member-based,
non-profit, social entrepreneurship venture that serves the community and
environment through promoting and producing quality biodiesel fuel in the
Washington DC metro area. They use
biodiesel as a teaching tool to educate consumers, youth and the community
about climate change, the energy crisis, and community solutions. The Coop currently signs up new members and
dispenses biodiesel at the Riverdale Farmer’s Market.
Mt Rainier Tool Shed
www.mountrainiermd.org/community/toolshed
(240) 273-2777
3601 Bunker Hill Road, Mount
Rainier, MD 20712
The Mount Rainier Community Tool Shed is a collection of hand and power tools
that can be used at no cost by residents, businesses, and community groups of
Mount Rainier, Maryland, to help improve their property. With initial funding
provided by the Prince George’s County Livable Communities Initiative, the Tool
Shed’s purpose is to increase the beauty of Mount Rainier through home repairs,
yard improvements, and care of public spaces.
Mt Rainier Bike Co-op
www.mrbikecoop.com
(301) 277-2110
3601 Bunker Hill Road, Mount Rainier, MD 20712
MRBC is a community, volunteer-run bike shop where you can learn to work on
your own bicycle! Throughout the year, we offer bike mechanics classes, an
earn-a-bike program, and open shop hours for ages 6-adult.
REI – see retail section
BUILDING TRADES, REMODELERS, ARCHITECTS, CONSULTING
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A Breath of Fresh Air
(240)
381-0899
7102 Polly
Court, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Consultants
in energy efficiency and environmental (IAQ) Assessments, serving residential,
commercial, and governmental clients. A
division of Wade Enterprises, Inc., and a member of the U.S. Green Building
Council.
The Banneker Group, LLC
(301)
490-8824
14504
Greenview Drive, Suite 302, Laurel, MD 20708
General
contracting and facility maintenance.
Member of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Ben Dyer Associates, Inc
(301)
430-2000
11721
Woodmore Road, Mitchellville, MD 20721
Surveying,
planning, and civil engineering services in support of land development. Member of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Bradley Site Design, Inc
(240)
568-5075
693-B Main
Street, Laurel, MD 20707 (update 1-09 – moved to DC)
Landscape
architectural and planning services for municipal, institutional, commercial
and residential clients. They have LEED
AP status and seek to incorporate sustainable and environmentally sensitive
design and construction practices into every project.
Capital Specs, LLC
(301)
627-4865
14709
Cambridge Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD
20772
Architectural
specifications and sustainable design consulting firm. Member of the U.S. Green Building Council.
CECA, LLC
(301)
967-1719
9901
Business Parkway, Suite H, Lanham, MD 20706
Provides
architecture & engineering, inspections, and electrical construction
services, with a commitment to energy conservation and environmental
design. LEED accredited, and a member of
the U.S. Green Building Council.
Ceepco Contracting
(301)
931-1600
6718-B
Industrial Drive, Beltsville, MD 20705
Provides
engineering, environmental and construction services to commercial
organizations and government agencies.
Member of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Cosmos Air Purification &
Environmental Systems Inc
(301)
925-1604
1900A
Clarkson Way, Landover, MD 20785
This company supplies filters, including bacterial, chemical odor, air, and
indoor air quality filters. Also
provides filter changes, lead abatement, and asbestos abatement and
re-insulation. Member of the U.S. Green
Building Council.
Earth Sun Energy Systems
(301)
980-6325
3927
Madison Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781
Green
design/build services in residential construction; design integrated building
energy systems, incorporating elements like radiant floor heating, solar
thermal systems and energy recovery ventilation; energy efficient building
incorporating more sustainable heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
systems.
Eco Electric
(301)
927-4900
4631
Baltimore Ave, Cottage City, MD 20722
Lighting
maintenance, electrical service, energy management. Member of the MD-DC-VA Solar Energy
Industries Association.
Government Services Integrated
Process Team LLC
(301)
794-8797
4221
Forbes Blvd, Suite 250, Lanham, MD 20706
Provides architecture,
engineering,
planning, program management, and construction management services to the
federal government. Several LEED professionals on staff. Member of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Green Homes Blue Sky LLC
(301)
779-3168
4313
Tuckerman Street, University Park, MD 20782
Provides
energy auditing, home analysis, weatherization, and repairs to improve energy
efficiency.
Green Home LLC
www.GreenHomeLLC.biz
(301) 277-9660
4108 32nd Street, Mount Rainier, MD
20712
This home renovation company approaches projects using ecological ideas and
common sense, to accomplish three main goals for the homeowner: 1)
energy-efficiency; 2) improved environmental quality, especially indoor air
quality, and 3) healing and protecting the earth. They install energy-efficient
appliances and solar units, and use building materials that are certified by
the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). Green Home shops and donates at Community
Forklift, and is also a member of the US Green Building Council and Co-op America (now Green America).
Green Power Living, LLC
(301)
861-0201
938 E Swan
Creek Road, Suite 228, Fort Washington, MD
20744
Energy efficiency and
renewable energy consulting firm serving residential and commercial
clients. Services include home energy
audits, HERS ratings, ENERGY STAR New Homes certification, LEED for Homes
consulting, and solar site assessments.
Member of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Grimm & Parker
(301)
595-1000
11720
Beltsville Dr, Suite 600, Calverton, MD
20705
Leed-certified architects. They
specialize in sustainable design and community-based architecture, with experience
in the design of educational facilities, libraries, recreational facilities,
performing arts facilities, public safety facilities, community master
planning, and residential communities. Member of the U.S.
Green Building Council.
HD Squared Architects, LLC
(202)
436-5311
3201 Belleview
Avenue, Cheverly, MD 20785
This architecture firm provides creative and economical designs to
customize residential additions and renovations. They have had a particular
emphasis in sustainable and energy efficient design for over eight years. Member of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Jackson-Shaw
(301)
429-1011
4640
Forbes Blvd, Suite 150, Lanham, MD 20706
Real
estate developer. Member of the U.S.
Green Building Council.
Loiederman Soltesz Associates, Inc.
(301)
794-7555
266 Forbes
Boulevard, Lanham, MD 20706
Land
development engineering, incorporating green design. Member of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Mechanical Systems and Services,
Inc.
(301)
498-8838
14300
Cherry Lane Court, Laurel, MD 20707
HVAC
systems. Member of the U.S. Green
Building Council.
Minnicks, Inc
(301)
953-2820
5200
Minnick Road, Laurel, MD 20707
Specializing
in mechanical HVAC designing and installing of HVAC systems. They do
geothermal and radiant heating systems, as well as energy audits.
Oak Tree Inc
(301)
277-0243
6712 40th
Avenue, University Park, MD 20782-1415
Custom
wood, stone and tile; community-based craftspeople; green building; tree
management and protection; raingardens; living roofs; custom renovations;
sustainable/renewable resources. Member
of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Plus Electric Corp
(301)
422-4762
3305
Gumwood Drive, University Hills, Hyattsville, MD 20783
Installer
of solar panel energy systems for commercial and residential projects. Member of the MD-DC-VA Solar Energy
Industries Association.
Power Services Inc
(301)
390-0800
5800
Woodcliff Road, Suite 108, Bowie, MD 20720
Electrical
contracting services and telecommunications network cabling, with experience on
LEED certified projects. Member of the
U.S. Green Building Council.
Rolf Jensen & Associates
(301)
490-3901
14502
Greenview Drive, Suite 500, Laurel, MD 20708
Fire
protection consultants. Member of the
U.S. Green Building Council.
SEMCAS Consulting Associates
(240)
298-3107
10200
Brookhaven Lane, Suite 111, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
This
consulting firm helps industrial, commercial, healthcare, educational organizations
and companies, as well as federal, state and local government agencies, to
develop and implement effective energy and environmental management
solutions. Member of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Sun Edison
(443)
909-7200
12500
Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705
Solar
energy services; owns and operates power plants in North America; services
include renewable power, monitoring, marketing, renewable portfolio standards,
and solar tariff services; provides solar-generated energy to commercial,
government, and utility customers.
Sunergy
(443)
763-2026
13
Lakeside Drive, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Architects. Member of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Unstoppable Solutions LLC
(703) 930-6490
6417
Knollbrook Dr, Hyattsville, MD 20783
Turn key construction and property management
corporation dedicated to environmentally intelligent practices.
Member of the U.S. Green Building Council.
W. E. Bowers
(301)
419-2488
12401 Kiln
Ct, Beltsville, MD 20705
Mechanical
contractor,
providing mechanical construction and HVAC service to general contractors,
high-tech companies, property managers, government agencies, and institutional
clients. A member of the U.S. Green Building Council.
William F. Klingensmith, Inc
(301)
699-6070
7307
Baltimore Avenue, Suite 209, College Park, MD 20740
Contractors specializing in educational facilities, schools,
colleges, office buildings, maintenance facilities, additions, renovations and
modernizations for county, state and federal governments and commercial
clients. Member of the U.S. Green
Building Council.
Call: 301-985-5180. To leave information about possible material donations: use extension 2
Email: To send us information and pictures of your possible donations use: donations@communityforklift.com,
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